Decision details

In respect of an offer of £10,000 from The Gloucestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner:

To authorise the Director of Governance and Customer Services to agree the funding agreement with the Gloucestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner whereby a grant payment of £10,000 will be paid to the Council.

The grant will enable the Council to undertake the recruitment of a Community Enforcement Officer for the town centre under the Public Protection team. Working in partnership with Gloucestershire Constabulary, Cheltenham Safe and Cheltenham BID.

The Gloucestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has been successful in securing ASB Hotspot funding from the Home Office.

Gloucestershire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed that part of this funding can be allocated to the Council to deliver the following:

Community Enforcement Officer
- To respond, investigate and enforce notices including Fixed Penalty and Community Protection where applicable.
- Being visible and accountable to the public.
- Sharing relevant intelligence through direct communications or attending multi-agency meetings. This will include statutory organisations, support agencies and businesses.
- Working with partners and businesses to find effective joint solutions and positive outcomes for the public and specifically the victims of crimes.

Not applicable

Through multi agency information sharing and business feedback, the Community Safety Partnership and ASB Town Centre forum has prioritised the need for additional resources to public realm enforcement in the town centre. The officer will work in a holistic approach with Gloucestershire Police, Cheltenham Safe and Cheltenham BID, this Community Enforcement Officer under the CBC Public Protection Team will provide essential support to tackle ASB and environmental crime in the town centre.